John posted: " Some of those taking Ozempic or Wegovy are learning that too much of a good thing is never good. Semaglutide, the medication prescribed under the brand names Ozempic, for treating Type 2 diabetes, and Wegovy, for weight management, works by mimicking " Delusions of Adequacy Ozempic overdose? Poison control experts explain why thousands OD'd this year John Dec 21 Some of those taking Ozempic or Wegovy are learning that too much of a good thing is never good. Semaglutide, the medication prescribed under the brand names Ozempic, for treating Type 2 diabetes, and Wegovy, for weight management, works by mimicking the hormone GLP-1, which is released by the gut after eating. The hormone has several effects in the body, such as stimulating insulin production, slowing gastric emptying and lowering blood sugar. It has been hailed for its weight-loss benefits, most conspicuously among celebrities. Oprah Winfrey recently said she uses weight-loss medication and lauded "the fact that there's a medically approved prescription for managing weight and staying healthier, in my lifetime." She said it felt "like a gift." But between Jan. 1 and Nov. 30 this year, at least 2,941 Americans reported overdose exposures to semaglutide, according to a recent report from America's Poison Centers, a national nonprofit representing 55 poison centers in the United States. Story I can think of more fun stuff to do if you are going to take drugs. As soon as I saw Oprah used it, I started to question it. Comment Like You can also reply to this email to leave a comment. Manage your email settings or unsubscribe.

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